British-Bulgarian Society - April 2014 newsletter

UK Book Launch of Mission London Wednesday 16 April at 20.00Mission London is the bestselling comic novel by Alek Popov, newly translated into English and published by Istros Books.

Members please note that this year we are combining our traditional celebration of spring with our AGM on 26 April at the Bulgarian Embassy. Following the AGM meeting at 2.00pm, at 3.30 pm there will be entertainment provided by the Vesselo Horo dancers, two singing groups and readings. There will be a tombola, food and wine.

Education Seminar 18th October at 4.00 pm Bulgarian Cultural Institute, Bulgarian Embassy.As part of its ongoing mission to forge ties between British and Bulgarian schools, the B-BS is organizing a seminar on the common challenges facing the English and Bulgarian Education systems.

Bulgaria Branded in Britain

The Bulgarian Cultural Institute (Sofia Gallery)www.bcilondon.co.uk/A new image for Bulgaria in the UK, and by extension the EU, is sought.Report by Dr Francis O'ReillyThe Bulgarian Cultural Institute, London, aims to promote, support and develop cultural relations between Bulgaria and the UK. A wide variety of talks, films, courses and workshops are held. You will have the opportunity to learn Bulgarian, learn to dance, cook a delicious meal or find out more about traditional Bulgarian arts and crafts, and even make things to take home!